Grounds Worker - Norwich University

Location:

Northfield, VT Category:

Staff Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Thu May 14 2026

Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by maintaining the University facilities and property. Work shifts include day, evening and weekend hours and required overtime. Essential Functions Prepares, establishes, and maintains turf and landscape beds Mows lawns Prunes and trims trees and vegetation Collects and removes trash, litter, and recycling from campus grounds Sets up, maintains, and takes down items related to University events As qualified, operates lawnmower, leaf blower, snow blower, and other grounds maintenance equipment Removes snow and ice from steps, roads, walkways, and elsewhere on campus Performs preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment Upon successfully completing training and upon approval, drives University vehicles to include pickup trucks, golf carts, and light utility vehicles Assists with custodial tasks to include sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, collecting trash and recyclables, cleaning bathroom appliances, moving furniture, and transporting items to collection points Assists with cleaning, buffing, or shampooing floors and carpets Other Functions Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information. Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner. Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned. Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software. Speaks, reads, and writes in English. Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent or two years of related experience; vocational training a plus Valid driver's license preferred Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check and physical exam Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 100 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus Some overtime/weekend/evening hours may be required Environmental Conditions Indoor and outdoor work High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.